Happy National Lipstick Day! Besides telling you about awesome shades and tricks, we gathered some interesting lipstick facts, courtesy of Guerlain, Bliss and Amazon. Did you know... 1. Your lips are 100 times more sensitive than your fingers. 2. 40 percent of women wish they had softer lips. 3. Guerlain invented the first lipstick in a tube in 1870, called "Ne m'oubliez pas," or "Forget Me Not" in French. Chic. 4. People buy the most lipstick in Miami, Portland, Ore., and Atlanta. 5. There has been a 50 percent increase in "nude lipstick" searches on Amazon this month. Mind boggled? Also, if you're in NYC tonight, stop by the all-new Birchbox SoHo store to celebrate National Lipstick Day with us! RSVP here. read more

In honor of National Lipstick Day tomorrow (are you coming to our party?), we held a staff-wide "lipstick try-on" at the Glamour offices. Thirty staffers came and tried on 375 lipsticks—and the results we found (and quotes we overheard) were quite interesting! And then we put our questionnaire online, and and got more than 3,300 responses. Here's what we found out. 58% preferred lipstick over glosses, balms, and stains. 35% wear lipstick every single day The most-loved shade: red The least-loved shade: purple Favorite brands: MAC and Revlon Favorite lipstick shade: MAC Lady Danger Overheard: "A good body and a good lipstick are the best revenge." "Where is the Chanel?" "Nude just makes me feel like I'm dead." "I don't look good in lipstick." (Editor note: SO not true) "I like myself in everything." "I never touched lipstick before today." "I don't like red because it's overdone." "I'm a lipstick-aholic." "I can't believe I picked purple!" Also, contrary to popular belief, redheads CAN wear red lipstick (as seen on Photo Assistant Deirdre Galvin). This one's E.l.f. Studio Moisturizing Lipstick in Velvet Rope, $3, eyeslipsface.com. "Nude just makes me feel like I'm dead." said one staffer. But for executive online editor read more

Do you love lipstick? Hate it? What are your favorite shades? In honor of National Lipstick Day on Tuesday, we're conducting a poll—and we want to hear from you! Tell us everything. Get started, below. View Survey Thank you for participating! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @get_lipstick. read more

Have you ever seen a braid like this? It's so different and looks crazy complex. But it's easier than you think. As long as you can tie a knot, you can master this braid technique. CHI celebrity hairstylist Albert Luiz gave us the how-to. What you need: —A curling iron. We like CHI Ultra Orbit 3-in-1 Tourmaline Ceramic Curler ($160, ulta.com) —Matte wax. One we love: Fudge Urban Matte Wax ($11, target.com) —Clear hair ties. We love Ricky's No-Snag Clear Elastics ($4 for 50, rickysnyc.com) —Bobby pins. Our recommendation: Toni & Guy Bobby Pins ($5 for 20, target.com) Get the look: Step 1. Create loose waves by wrapping sections of hair around a one-inch curling wand. Step 2. Divide front fringe into two sections. Step 3. Create a simple shoelace knot: Lay section 1 over section 2, bring the hair under, and pull out through the loop. Tighten until the knot reaches the eye line. Repeat the pattern of looping hair over, under, and through, adding a new section each time. When braid is desired length, secure the tail with a clear silicone band. Step 4. Flip knots over and secure with pins to reveal the illusion of an intricate read more

When you open up the box of a brand-new skin care product, do you ever look at the little pamphlet that's inside, or do you just throw it away? Here's why you should start looking at it. Not only do you get in-depth instructions (which are usually more descriptive and helpful than what's on the back of the box), you get step-by-step instructions. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened up my box of the new Clarins Shaping Facial List Total V Contouring Serum and saw the below illustration of how you're actually supposed to apply the product. You're supposed to flip your head over! Who knew! The reason? According to Dr. Olivier Courtin-Clarins, "The position allows for lymphatic circulation, which plays an important role in removing excess waste that accumulates in facial tissues due to fatigue, water retention, dietary problems, excess alcohol intake, and hormonal imbalances. Its draining action is vital for maintaining radiant skin, sharp features and a well-defined facial oval." Life = changed! read more

If you've got zero time in the morning to get ready, let alone put on a face of makeup, I've got some good news for you. I recently met with the founders of Nudestix, a new makeup line of neutral-tone "stix" for skin, eyes, lips, and cheeks. After having played with the products, I can vouch and tell you that these are the creamiest, most blendable products I've tried in a while. Here's why: The founder, Jenny Frankel, spent 20 years developing products for MAC and then went on to co-create cult brand Cover FX before leaving in 2011 to begin working on this line. "We want makeup to be easy, cool, and not look like too much effort was made. As for brushes, forget it...fingers are the preferred choice.” she says. Made in Europe, the line has skin-saving vitamins, antioxidants, and moisturizers. Check out a selection, below. Eye Pencil, $24 Magnetic Eye Pencil, $24 Concealer Pencil, $24 Lip and Cheek Pencil, $24 Don't forget to follow Nudestix: @n_stix. read more

In honor of #GlamourDateNight tonight, we teamed up with our talented friends at TheStylisted to create some super-sexy, super-easy hair and makeup looks to inspire you. Check them out! On Lyndsay: "I love this date-night look because it's an upgrade on my everyday hair and makeup—a little definition for my natural curls, and a pop of color on my lids (vs. my go-to red lipstick). It's a playfully youthful look that I'd imagine wearing to a concert with my husband. The purple shadow would look stunning under those bright, colorful lights!" On Meriam: "I love this date-night look because it is so feminine compared with my usual edgy New York style. My boyfriend hates when I wear too much makeup, so I love that this minimal eye keeps my bright lips from looking too overdone." On Julianne (me): "If there's one thing that makes me confident, it's my hair. I love when it's mermaid-y and wavy. And as for my makeup, the glowier the better!" On Leah: "This look says I'm approachable but ready to have some fun. I wanted something simple to offset the fishtail, so I opted for a natural face and a pink glossy lip." On Virginia: read more

When it comes to the summer heat, I love it. I'd, without a doubt, always prefer a 90-degree, humid day than a 10-degree, freezing day. I guess my hot-weather beauty routine makes it all a little more bearable. One thing I can't live without? Face mists. "Face mists are great because you can have luminous, dewy skin anytime, anywhere you want it. They're ideal for rehydrating skin during the day without having to wash your makeup off and start over, and they're especially ideal for summer because of the weightless moisturization." says Vicky Tsai, founder of Tatcha (which we named one of five beauty brands to keep on your radar a few weeks back). Our Favorites: 1. Sisley-Paris Eau Florale Floral Spray Mist, $98, bergdorfgoodman.com; 2. Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist, $48, barneys.com; 3. La Mer the Mist, $60, bloomingdales.com; 4. Avène Thermal Spring Water, $12.50, birchbox.com; 5. Dr. Jart+ Pore Medic Pore Minish Mist, $30, sephora.com; 6. Chanel Hydra Beauty Essence Mist, $90, neimanmarcus.com. I've tried each one of the above, and while I can't pick a favorite, I will say that they all gave my skin a much-needed refresher while leaving behind a nice glow. Do you keep read more

I recently had my makeup professionally done, and while it looked gorgeous, the after-effects really messed up my skin. I rarely ever break out, and when I do, it's always around my chin area. This time, I broke out on the side of my cheek and all over my forehead. While I'll never really know what caused my odd break out (kudos to Petra for conducting an experiment to figure out hers!), I have a pretty good idea: bacteria-filled makeup. To get more info on why this could have happened, I asked New York City makeup artist and Glamour editor go-to Andrew Sotomayor. "Oils, bacteria, and germs can transfer from your skin and hands to makeup, possibly leading to breakouts or infections. To prevent this, wash your hands and dry them on a clean towel before handling your makeup, especially before putting your fingers in a jar of moisturizer. Apply foundation with a brush. You can sanitize makeup with a spray bottle filled with isopropyl alcohol from the drugstore (do not use ethyl alcohol). I sanitize my makeup kit, products, tools, and bags with Beauty So Clean. They have makeup sprays and towelettes that kill germs on contact without damaging read more

Our latest celebrity skin care crush? Jennifer Garner. She's 42, and her skin is pretty much flawless. We chatted with the actress and Neutrogena ambassador about how she keeps her glowy youthfulness. How important is skin care to you? I keep my skin clean, SPF'd, and I make sure to clean and moisturize at night. That's often as much time as I have. But I love being in the sun. I feel so lucky to live in Southern California and to wake up to a beautiful, sunny day almost every single day. As far as sun protection goes, it has to be a part of your daily routine, just like brushing your teeth. As a matter of a fact, I do it right after I brush my teeth—the sunscreen immediately goes on. Even if I'm taking my kids to school and know that I'm coming home and will work out and shower later, I don't care. I will do it twice! I just never leave without it. What is your favorite sunscreen? I love Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch because you can wear it under makeup, and it doesn't leave you feeling greasy and gross! The important thing to me is read more

Did you know that your favorite fragrance probably has a mini counterpart? Just in time for travel season, here are five reasons to stock up on rollerballs—and 18 that we love. 1. They're travel-friendly. Rollerballs are great because first and foremost, they're portable. I can easily throw three in my bag and have just as many different options for my weekend getaway to the Hamptons. Done. Also: no TSA hassle if you're flying somewhere. 2. You get targeted application. Are you someone who generally over-applies fragrance? Scared of smelling like a baby prostitute a la Cady in Mean Girls? Or do you simply not want to overwhelm your date (or cubicle mate?) Then rollerballs are for you. Pick a few spots to focus on (back of the neck, pulse points, behind earlobes) and let the oils do the work, not your fingers! 3. They're relatively inexpensive. Most rollerballs range from $15 to $25, which isn't bad for designer fragrance. Not sure if you want to take the $100 plunge for a bottle of Prada Candy? Try it first with the rollerball version. Even better, try four different scents for $100—and then decide whether you want the full version. 4. Rollerball read more

Welcome to the second installment of Beauty Road Trip, a series in which we take a peek into the beauty lives of tastemakers around the world—from the salons and spas they frequent to the drugstores where they pick up their lip balm—and their overall philosophy about beauty. This month, we caught up with supermodel-slash-girl-next-door Karlie Kloss. The 21-year-old model started her career in 2007 and has truly been everywhere—countless fashion and beauty campaigns, runway shows, editorial shoots, and she even started her own business (Karlie's Kookies, anyone?). To top it off, she's one of the most humble and inquisitive models I've ever met. Check out her favorite New York City spots. Tell us about where you live. I have been living in New York, the West Village, for about four years. I'm originally from the Midwest. Born in Chicago, grew up in St. Louis. I had been going back and forth between St. Louis and New York all throughout high school since I was about 15 years old, so I've definitely learned how to live out of a suitcase and compact my beauty kit into a small toiletry case! I travel like a madwoman. I'm constantly on planes. I enjoy read more

With the news of Gwyneth Paltrow's collaboration with Blo Blow Dry Bar, we've discovered another genius hair partnership. Enter Glam&Go: the first-of-its-kind express blow-dry bar that offers affordable hairstyling after a workout in your gym or spa. It's true: I love my pretty, perfectly blow-dried hair more than I love working out. I love it so much more that I'll completely forgo a gym session to avoid having to redo an entire blowout. For me, finding the time to work out is hard enough—then having to wash, blow-dry, and style it afterward? That's at least a three-hour commitment that I just don't have the time for. See the menu: It costs $20 and takes 15 to 30 minutes, depending on your style needs and time constraints. From straight and sleek styles to braids to a full-on blowouts, all are available post-workout. Launched in November at Exhale Madison Avenue in New York City, Glam&Go has since expanded to Miami Beach, Baltimore, and Stamford, Conn. For a full list of locations, visit glamandgohair.com. Will you be taking advantage of this new feature? Let us know, and don't forget to follow us on Twitter @get_lipstick. read more

Chris McMillan is the stylist behind Kim Kardashian's wedding hair, Jennifer Aniston's iconic cuts, and Miley Cyrus' game-changing pixie, to name a few. We talked to him about hair trends, his favorite hair moments, and, of course, his celebrity clientele. Chris McMillan and Jennifer Aniston are both affiliated with the hair care brand Living Proof. What direction do you see hair trends gravitating? I've noticed hair color going solid. The streaky highlight thing? Gone. And ombre has evolved into something that's not so dramatic. It started out where it looked like blond hair had roots. Now there's only a shade or two difference between the roots and the ends. The tonal value is the same color. Another trend: If you look at short-haired girls, they're dyeing their hair all one color. It's either all dark brown, red, or bleach blond. Bleach blond is making a big comeback, which I think is fun. It seems like everyone is cutting her hair super short lately. What are your thoughts? There have been a lot of short-hair celebrity transformations, a lot of bobs, a lot of retro cuts sort of like Linda Evangelista. Anne Hathaway is kind of the Linda Evangelista of the read more

I see a lot of beauty products. My desk looks like Sephora. And it's basically my job to know what's out there, what's new, and what's happening in the industry. Lately, a few brands in particular have caught my attention. Some are new, some are bumping up distribution, some are helping the environment—whatever the case, all have impressed me. First up... Ilia Beauty: Celebrity (and green) manicurist Jenna Hipp first told me about Ilia. As she was doing my nails, she whipped out one of the shimmery multi-sticks and began swiping it down the length of each finger and my forearms. She said it made me look like a hand model. Her reasoning? The highlight elongates the shape of the fingers. Still one of my favorite beauty tips ever! Now, the line has expanded to include moisturizing lipsticks, lip conditioners, mascara, and more. Best part? It's all natural and organic. Original and Mineral: The Australian hair care brand's philosophy: "Healthy hair begins when it’s free from stress. Reduce the chemical overload." Love a brand that's earth-friendly and effective. Did we mention its hair color is also free of harsh chemicals? CCT (clean color technology) is one of the first of read more